From Carol: This Sunday will be my 6th marathon and 3rd time running the Marine Corp Marathon. However, this race will be much more meaningful since I am running it in memory of SSgt Courtney Jo Rush, USAF. Courtney was a crew chief for C-130’s and C-17’s. On her last deployment in Qatar, she was involved in assisting with the transport of the caskets of fallen veterans, an emotionally moving and high honor duty that she took very seriously. She showed no signs of PTSD prior to her suicide. She was the only daughter of Gail Meminger Rush. They ran races together and their last run was “Run the Runway” at Joint Base Charleston. From what I am told, Courtney was a successful, funny, headstrong and motivated person. I am proud to honor her memory with her picture and spirit on my shirt while running the 26.2 miles of the MCM. 22 too many veterans commit suicide every day.
Posted on: Sat, 26 Oct 2013 14:27:59 +0000
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